Turn Your FX-120i into a Prometheus

[ericbc7]

I just loaded 200 rounds of of .223 using Adams setup
I have preordered the lee upstart thing.
The ironic thing is that I use the Lee measure to drop a close charge to get close enough to take advantage of adams trickler.

 

[spclark]

The ironic thing is that I use the Lee measure to drop a close charge to get close enough to take advantage of adams trickler.

You've got lots of company there, I know several folks I turned on to Adam's AutoT who do the same.

I'm a holdout with my Harrell's: it's there, it's paid for, it works great... and I enjoy the activity!

Still, I'm on the pre-order list too. Probably have to cut a notch in a shelf above my scale though once the new device arrives or it won't fit....

 

[daniel.chisholm]

I hope I am not spilling the beans here, but Adam shipped out the first batch of Auto Throwers today. Since I live near Adam I drove over and picked one up this afternoon.

I have to say it is a real pleasure to use it. Including a couple of mistakes and I think two retries, it took me 14mins27secs to produce a tray of 45 .308 cases each loaded with 46.52+/-.02 grains of Varget (which is way better than I need as a sling shooter).

A typical powder dispensing cycle time was about 17 seconds. I figure I'd record it for posterity so here is a screenshot of the stopwatch on my cellphone, I'd hit the "lap" button every time a new measuring cycle started.

 

[R.Morehouse]

Great News
I have also been using my Harrells to fill the pan. I DO have to chop some sticks of RL26 with it.....It will be interesting to see how the auto unit handles it......The trickler does fine with the 26 sticks...

 

[BP1]

I hope I am not spilling the beans here, but Adam shipped out the first batch of Auto Throwers today. Since I live near Adam I drove over and picked one up this afternoon.

I have to say it is a real pleasure to use it. Including a couple of mistakes and I think two retries, it took me 14mins27secs to produce a tray of 45 .308 cases each loaded with 46.52+/-.02 grains of Varget (which is way better than I need as a sling shooter).

A typical powder dispensing cycle time was about 17 seconds. I figure I'd record it for posterity so here is a screenshot of the stopwatch on my cellphone, I'd hit the "lap" button every time a new measuring cycle started.

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No spilling the beans got my notification this morning mine has shipped..will have to get my neighbor to keep a lookout for it heading to Alaska tomorrow for a week to do some fishing and site seeing.

 

[spclark]

Yep, mine's in the first batch to ship too... was almost ready to cancel the order in favor of Adam's two-mic chronograph but as I haven't - yet - had a chance to shoot over one a close friend has I decided I needed the auto-thrower more.



~700 .308 rounds to load before I leave for SOA in a month + ~ 200 .308 rounds for a two-day match weekend before then; I need the thrower more than another chrono.

My trickler arrived days before tracking indicated it ought to have; hopefully the same will play out with my thrower....

(I'm wondering where this thread ranks among those with the most posts here? Got to be in the top 10, yah?)

 

[Twoboxer]

. . .
(I'm wondering where this thread ranks among those with the most posts here? Got to be in the top 10, yah?)

Might well be!

The thread "Long Range Load Development at 100 yards" (eg) has roughly 2.5 times more posts . . . but, with no offense intended to posters there, I'm betting this thread was more useful to more folks lol.

 

[okbow87]

How sensitive are one of these scale systems to air currents? I load in my garage, almost always with the door closed. Using two charge masters right now and close the guards every time. Would I be wasting my time trying to use this loading in a non air tight room?

 

[swd]

How sensitive are one of these scale systems to air currents? I load in my garage, almost always with the door closed. Using two charge masters right now and close the guards every time. Would I be wasting my time trying to use this loading in a non air tight room?

They are very sensitive. They do come with an adjustable guard. With the door closed your probably ok. I can load with a small fan on the ground pointed level at my feet. Point the fan any higher and the scale lets me know right away.

 

[pat fulghum]

I just got mine this afternoon, and I got it all setup and I have to say this is really awesome!

I have a few suggestions that I will follow up with Adam with, but this is really awesome.

I just wish there was some easy way to say 30.42 without having to actually manually get that measurement then hitting "go".

Overall, very pleased...
It is so fast that my ADD doesn't cause me to wonder between charges anymore.

- pat

 

[spclark]

I just wish there was some easy way to say 30.42 without having to actually manually get that measurement then hitting "go".

Adam's probably working on an App for that... though I still avoid getting my iPhone anywhere near my A&D when I'm charging cases.

Tracking says my thrower arrives Monday. It's so close... maybe tomorrow?

 

[taliv]

where are you guys going to order this stuff?

 

[pat fulghum]

where are you guys going to order this stuff?

http://www.autotrickler.com/auto-trickler.html

p.s.
With this new system, and brass already sized and trimmed, I was able to hand prime, charge, and seat (with Wilson die) 70 rounds in 32 minutes... I'm very happy.

 

[Judd]

Hooked mine up last nite. This thing is exactly what we needed. Only constructive criticism, I'd pay $50 for two good powder cups. This is a great start and design but the lip at the top I'm not a fan of. A smooth stainless or aluminum like your trickler would be a nice addition.

Thanks for an awesome product Adam, you've improved my reloading and continue to save me time!

 

[Dos XX]

Only constructive criticism, I'd pay $50 for two good powder cups.

How about 4 of 'em with a carrying case for $6.99?

 

[Judd]

That might work...thanks Dos XX.

 

[bench]

I also got my trickler and auto powder drop today.
My hat is off to Adam for such clear instructions on how to get the unit all set up as I had visions of myself throwing the whole thing at the basement wall as I am such a dumb a-- when it comes to electronic stuff.
Thanks Adam for the great product.

 

[KenOath]

I also got my trickler and auto powder drop today.
My hat is off to Adam for such clear instructions on how to get the unit all set up as I had visions of myself throwing the whole thing at the basement wall as I am such a dumb a-- when it comes to electronic stuff.
Thanks Adam for the great product.

Yes easy set up instructions for Adams Trickler with AnD scale was another big plus for me as well.

Cheers Rushty

 

[spclark]

Got mine set up over last weekend, didn't have time to actually use it 'till yesterday AM.

All I can say is wow! Thanks again Adam!

Timed start to finish charge cycling @ 12 seconds for my Palma load, all to within +/- 0.001mg.

In afternoon practice @ 600 yards, results w/that ammo on paper are very pleasing:

 

[jkl]

I received mine and it works fantastic! Easy to set up and is a perfect with the trickler. I have the first generation trickler.

Great product.

John